Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
2023-09-04 18:17
Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20
Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.
2023-09-03 23:46
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
2023-08-31 22:59
Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
2023-08-29 20:30
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
Trump surrenders in Georgia election plot case
The Atlanta jail is expected to require him to take the first ever mugshot for a former US president.
2023-08-25 07:57
Republican debate: Candidates brawl in showdown without Trump
The rivals clash over their readiness for the job, abortion, education - and the no-show frontrunner.
2023-08-24 11:57
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK
Diezani Alison-Madueke is alleged to have accepted financial rewards for awarding oil contracts.
2023-08-22 23:49
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Father of dead girl, 10, sought by police
Sara Sharif, 10, was found dead at a house in Woking, leading to an international manhunt.
2023-08-19 00:47
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official
The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.
2023-08-18 19:21
Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'
A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.
2023-08-18 00:52
Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest
Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.
2023-08-16 22:59